Kolton vs Raiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kolton

Boy #530 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement near the coal"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#530
Total SSA Count
561
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kolt, Cole

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kolton Rank #530
Raiden Rank #449

Raiden is more popular, ranked #449 vs #530 for Kolton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kolton ___

  • Kolton James
  • Kolton Ray
  • Kolton Lee
  • Kolton Wade
  • Kolton Blake
  • Kolton Dean

Raiden ___

  • Raiden James
  • Raiden Cole
  • Raiden Alexander
  • Raiden Michael
  • Raiden Lee
  • Raiden Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kolton

Colt Payton Ryder Sadie Brantley

If you choose Raiden

Zane Titan Kai Orion Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kolton or Raiden more popular?

Raiden is more popular, ranked #449 compared to Kolton at #530 in the United States.

What do Kolton and Raiden mean?

Kolton means "settlement near the coal" (Old English origin). Raiden means "thunder and lightning" (Japanese origin).

Are Kolton and Raiden boy or girl names?

Kolton is primarily a boy name. Raiden is primarily a boy name.

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